Railway stations, post delivery, petrol stations, hospitals, office buildings, shopping centres and government services also were affected, Xinhua said, citing the Threat Intelligence Centre of Qihoo 360, a Chinese internet security services company. According to the company, the vulnerability used by WannaCry was stolen from the NSA.

"Security experts will be available on the helpline number on May 16 and 17".

After the WannaCry attack, Microsoft went out of its way to ensure the safety of users. The attack primarily targeted users of Windows XP, an aging operating system for Microsoft. These could include smart antivirus programs that are updated daily and one-way firewalls that prevent all unauthorised software from entering critical networks.

The ransomware targets all versions of Windows before the Windows 10 if they have not been patched for MS17-10. "This messes up with the security system in the computer and makes it vulnerable to attacks", Mukesh says.

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But after talking it through with his staff, Dunlap told BuzzFeed News that he decided it was better to be involved than not. Election integrity watchdogs applauded the move and noted that the scale of fraud and error has always been hard to gauge.

Microsoft released fixes for the vulnerability in March, but computers that didn't run the update were subject to the ransom attack.

They proposed a plan to improve security that included a replacement of outdated systems "as a matter of urgency", calling the continued use "one of the most pressing issues facing IT infrastructure" in the NHS.

"There are so many states that have been affected".

A cyber virus which caused turmoil within the NHS could have been much worse, a computer expert at the University of Sheffield has claimed.

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"We are in the second wave", said Matthieu Suiche of the cybersecurity firm Comae Technologies on Sunday, per The New York Times. It brings us to another important point. The first victims who did not pay the $300 ransom are now facing a demand of $600.

Employees booting up computers at work Monday could see red as they discover they're victims of a global "ransomware" cyberattack that created chaos in 150 countries and could wreak even greater havoc as more malicious variations appear. A Twitter bot tracking payments to Bitcoin wallets set up by Shadow Brokers reveals that dozens of people have paid the amount in Bitcoin.

Microsoft is criticizing government agencies for hoarding software flaws and keeping them secret, calling a massive, new ransomware attack a "wake-up call" to this problem. If past ransomware attacks are any guide, chances are pretty high that the data is gone forever.

Melissa McCarthy adds spice (and Spicer) as host of 'SNL'May 17, 2017 - 02:28
And if simply casting a woman to play Spicer angered Trump, it was clear what would push him over the edge. Trump reassures Spicer that he won't replace him with Sanders ("She doesn't have your special spice").

Ducks' reward for Game 7 win is date with Rinne and PredsMay 17, 2017 - 02:27
The second round didn't have as many overtimes games as the first round, but the games still had there excitement none the less. The Ducks showed their mettle in coming back from an overwhelming Game 6 loss at Edmonton to beat the Oilers in Game 7.

Hackers threaten to leak "Pirates of the Caribbean"May 17, 2017 - 02:05
The Disney hack comes as studios and production outfits have dealt with increasing security threats presented by hackers. Disney chief Bob Iger informed ABC employees of the hackers' scheme at a Town Hall meeting in NY on Monday.

Maruti Suzuki unveils new Dzire, price starts from Rs 5.45 lakhMay 17, 2017 - 02:01
The V trims also come with a music system which is a 2-DIN unit that comes with Bluetooth connectivity, USB and AUX inputs. In terms of design, the new DZire gets a redesigned front fascia with bold chrome finished grille and projector headlamps.

Will Power dominates in IndyCar Grand Prix victoryMay 15, 2017 - 00:17
When the 2.5-mile oval opens for practice Monday, Alonso, will be back in town, chasing the second jewel in racing's triple crown. Drivers and teams will take Sunday off as track officials convert the speedway from a road course into an oval course.

West Ham fans angry following heavy home defeat to LiverpoolMay 15, 2017 - 00:17
Following Arsenal's 4-1 win at Stoke City, both teams are on the same goal difference of +29 with the Gunners a point behind them. Sturridge has not played 90 minutes in the Premier League for over a year - it was since May 11 last season against Chelsea.

Dozens of countries hit by huge cyberextortion attackMay 15, 2017 - 00:16
There have been so many high-profile hacks that if a fix is available, it's the user's responsibility to download it, he said. In March, Microsoft patched the vulnerability that the ransomware exploits - but only for newer Windows systems.

Ducks eager for rematch with Rinne's Predators in West finalMay 14, 2017 - 04:05
Silverstone said that these are not trivial things, the mood that you have can really impact your health. "We just came up short". This series could be a breakout party for Ducks forward Rickard Rakell, who remains vastly underrated.

Gaza's Hamas Announces Arrest of Military Commander's KillerMay 12, 2017 - 07:02
The newly elected supreme leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, told reporters that the suspect had confessed to Faqha's killing. A second source said Hamas's military wing would decide "when and how vengeance (against Israel) will take place".